The Best Part (1955)
Philippe Perrin, a young engineer passionate about his work, leads the construction of a huge dam in the High Alps. Like all the men who work on the building site, he gives the best part of himself. Unfortunately, his health deteriorates but he refuses to follow the doctor's orders as well as the advice of Micheline, a young nurse who has fallen in love with him. However, driven by the evolution of his illness, Philippe finally makes up his mind to go down to the valley for a treatment. On the very day of his departure though, a young Arab worker gets killed in a rock crusher...
Director: Yves Allégret
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: December 30, 1955
Cast
- Gérard Philipe - Philippe Perrin
- Michèle Cordoue - Micheline
- Georges Chamarat - Lemoigne
- Umberto Spadaro - Gino
- Valeria Moriconi - Odette
- Olivier Hussenot - Colombin
- Alberto Bonucci - Antoine
- Jean Lefebvre - Raymond
- Jean-Jacques Lécot - Pasquier
- Michel François - Doctor Molinier
Screenplay
Music: Paul Misraki
Cinematography: Henri Alekan
Editing: Claude Nicole
Production: Silver Films, Noria Film, Le Trident
Country: Italy, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Yves Allégret
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Best Part about?
- Philippe Perrin, a young engineer passionate about his work, leads the construction of a huge dam in the High Alps. Like all the men who work on the building site, he gives the best part of himself. Unfortunately, his health deteriorates but he refuses to follow the doctor's orders as well as the advice of Micheline, a young nurse who has fallen in love with him. However, driven by the evolution of his illness, Philippe finally makes up his mind to go down to the valley for a treatment. On the very day of his departure though, a young Arab worker gets killed in a rock crusher...
- Who directed The Best Part?
- The Best Part was directed by Yves Allégret.
- Who stars in The Best Part?
- The Best Part stars Gérard Philipe, Michèle Cordoue, Georges Chamarat, Umberto Spadaro, Valeria Moriconi, Olivier Hussenot.
- How long is The Best Part?
- The Best Part has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Best Part?
- The Best Part is a Drama film.
- Where was The Best Part produced?
- The Best Part was produced in Italy, France.